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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.81, 22,998.85 and 6,568.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.81, 22,998.85 and 6,568.37 is: 9,850.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.81 : 22,998.85 = 6,568.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.81/22,998.85 = 6,568.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.81x = 22,998.85 × 6,568.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.81x = 151,064,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,064,956.37/15,335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,850.47

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